Small weight loss last week--.8#--still, overall, 6# since I started a new lifestyle on 10/14. What's particularly significant to me is that last week I didn't try that hard. Or maybe it's just getting easier? At least I'm no longer binging on whole chocolate bars or whatever else is handy. Even at Olive Garden I really filled up on their wonderful salad and couldn't finish my meal--let dad have some of my steak and the dogs got the rest of the pasta! Came home and later had some pecans, cheese and yogurt--I think the yogurt helps me sleep.

Did some deep cleaning yesterday which wouldn't happen except for Millie's upcoming visit. Feels good to have the house looking better. It will never be all done but at least a layer or two is lifted. Cleaned all the lights in the eating area and got after spiders in the windows. Today will be kitchen work and getting their beds completely made up. Hopefully I'll be able to get some work done in my room--saving the best for last!

Went down to 58 last night. Supposed to be 85 today but a high of 65 tomorrow! We need rain. Walked the pasture last night and realize we have to start being more regular about getting out more hay on a daily basis. Maybe Dennis will appreciate helping Robert picking up another round bale while he's here. It's quite the process and Robert can always use help.

Talked to Millie yesterday and they seem to be traveling well. Were near Ft. Worth yesterday where they will spend the night and bury her aunt's ashes before going on to New Braunsfels. They'll head for here Wednesday after exploring that area. The 2-1/2 extra days will make a big difference on how I feel about their visit and how ready I'll be. And then knowing they won't be able to stay quite as long. She says she wants to watch me bowl--that will be something! I bowled so lousy last time! Oh well! We'll play it by ear.

Gotta get ready to walk!

Peace!

Carol